James Russell Carroll Sr.

April 05, 2009

YORKTOWN — James Russell Carroll Sr., 68, died April 4, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in North Carolina to the late Nick and Gladys Carroll. James was manager of Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant on Mercury Boulevard in Hampton for 35 years. He enjoyed meeting people and over the years became friends with so many of his customers. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

James was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Haywood Carroll; sister, Frances Capps; and his beloved wife, Linda S. Carroll.

Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Bobby M. Finch and the Rev. Dr. Richard Croxton will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Interment will follow in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the funeral home.

The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Heartland Hospice and Diane Bradley, RN, of Virginia Oncology for caring so compassionately for our father.